Crispy Dill Pickle Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
A deliciously crispy and melty grilled cheese sandwich featuring sourdough bread, creamy dill Havarti cheese, tangy chopped dill pickles, and a crunchy surprise of dill pickle flavored potato chips. This sandwich is buttered and grilled to golden perfection, offering a unique balance of savory, tangy, and crunchy textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich (serving 1-2 people) 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Bread and Cheese
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 6 oz dill Havarti cheese, grated
Pickles and Butter
- 2 tbsp dill pickles, chopped and patted dry
- 2 pieces salted butter
Topping
- 1 handful dill pickle flavored potato chips
Instructions
- Assemble the Cheese and Pickle Sandwich: Lay out the 2 slices of sourdough bread. Sprinkle half of the grated dill Havarti cheese evenly over one slice. Add the chopped and patted dry dill pickles in an even layer on top of the cheese, then cover with the remaining grated dill Havarti cheese. Top with the second slice of bread to form a sandwich.
- Butter the Sandwich: Spread the salted butter evenly on the outside surfaces of both bread slices—the top and bottom of the sandwich. This step ensures a perfectly crisp and golden crust when grilled.
- Grill the Sandwich: Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place the buttered sandwich into the skillet. Cook for several minutes on each side, pressing gently if desired, until the exterior is golden brown and crisp, and the cheese is completely melted. Cooking low and slow helps melt the cheese fully without burning the bread.
- Add Chips and Serve: Remove the sandwich from the skillet. Carefully open it up while hot and add a handful of dill pickle flavored potato chips inside. Close the sandwich again, slice it in half, and serve immediately for the perfect crunchy and melty experience.
Notes
- Patting the dill pickles dry is important to avoid soggy bread.
- Use medium-low heat to prevent burning the bread while melting the cheese.
- Dill pickle flavored potato chips add an extra layer of crunch and tang, but you can omit them if desired.
- Butter the bread evenly for a consistent golden crust.
- Grilling the sandwich gently helps ensure the cheese melts without the bread burning.
Keywords: grilled cheese, dill Havarti cheese, dill pickles, sourdough bread, crispy sandwich, potato chips, snack, lunch
